Who will win the 2026 NHL Art Ross Trophy (most points)?

2026 NHL Art Ross Trophy Race: Who Will Lead the League in Points?

The Art Ross Trophy is awarded each year to the NHL player who leads the league in total points during the regular season. The award is based purely on stats—goals and assists combined—and has been won by legendary scorers like Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and most recently, Connor McDavid. As the 2025–26 NHL season begins, McDavid is once again the odds-on favorite, though challengers like Leon Draisaitl, Auston Matthews, David Pastrnak, and Artemi Panarin are poised to make things competitive. Whether it’s goal scorers or playmakers, the Art Ross race is one of the most exciting individual stat battles in hockey each year.

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  • Connor McDavid (Oilers)
  • Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)
  • Auston Matthews (Maple Leafs)
  • David Pastrnak (Bruins)
  • Artemi Panarin (Rangers)
  • Matthew Tkachuk (Panthers)
  • Jack Hughes (Devils)
  • Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)
  • Other Player

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